Quick answer:
The John Deere 7515 tractor has 140 hp engine horsepower and 119 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower140 hp
PTO horsepower119 hp
Drawbar horsepower119 hp
Torque449.9 lb-ft
Operating weight17,640 lb
John Deere 7515 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 140 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 119 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 119 hp |
| Engine torque | 449.9 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 6.8 L |
| Operating weight | 17,640 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 7515 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | With PTO power at roughly 85% of engine horsepower, the John Deere 7515 keeps most of its rated power available for PTO work. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 7515’s practical rating is 119 hp, which fits hay equipment, larger cutters, augers and heavier farm implements. |
| Drawbar note | For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 7515’s 119 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone. |
| Power-to-weight note | Using 17,640 lb operating weight and 140 hp engine power, the John Deere 7515 comes out at roughly 126 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 7515’s 6.8 L engine makes 140 hp, or about 20.6 hp per litre. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 7515’s 449.9 lb-ft torque rating matters for lugging through heavier field work, especially when paired with the right ballast and gearing. |
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.







